Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor is one of the world's largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community of 19 schools and colleges with a vision to serve humanity as the defining public institution. The library's mission is to support, enhance, and collaborate in the instructional, research, and service activities of faculty, students, and staff and contribute to the common good by collecting, organizing, preserving, communicating, sharing, and creating the record of human knowledge.

The Facilities Project Manager and Designer will assist in the strategic and design aspects of collections, public, and employee spaces in all of our Libraries and managed spaces. You will report to the Director of Library Facilities and work within the Library Facilities department, which consists of six members. We oversee 800,000 square feet of space in four primary buildings. The Library Facilities department evolves regularly to respond to the needs of the campus and support the mission of the Library by taking on new tasks, improving and adapting workflows, and engaging in both maintenance and responsive design for spaces.

As part of the Library Facilities team, you will assist in addressing maintenance needs and support the Director of Library Facilities in coordinating infrastructure projects in Library managed spaces. The Facilities department works collaboratively with Library and campus departments on needs related to space management and building or room-level maintenance.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourage employees to incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work. More information can be found in our Diversity Strategic Plan.

What You'll Do

Design and Project Management 

Departmental Procedures

Facilities Maintenance 

Why Work at Michigan?

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Required Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The work requirements for this position allow for hybrid work, which is both onsite and remote work. Occasionally, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently at the discretion of management or the job requirements.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment 

For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact [email protected].

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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